Compositions comprising Docynia delavajy extract and/or Elaeagnus lancelotus extract

Abstract

Disclosed is a method of treating skin in need thereof, the method comprising topically applying to the skin a composition comprising an effective amount of an ethanolic or a butanolic extract from the leaf and stem of Docynia delavajy , wherein the composition reduces oxidation in the skin, reduces tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) in the skin, or reduces metalloprotease-1 (MMP-1) activity in the skin.

The invention claimed is: 
     
       1. A method of treating skin in need thereof, the method comprising topically applying to the skin a composition comprising an effective amount of an ethanolic or a butanolic extract from the leaf and stem of  Docynia delavajy , wherein the composition reduces oxidation in the skin, reduces tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) in the skin, or reduces metalloprotease-1 (MMP-1) activity in the skin. 
     
     
       2. The method of  claim 1 , wherein the composition is applied to a fine line or wrinkle. 
     
     
       3. The method of  claim 1 , wherein the composition is applied to inflamed skin. 
     
     
       4. The method of  claim 1 , wherein the composition is an emulsion. 
     
     
       5. The method of  claim 4 , wherein the composition is a water-in-oil emulsion. 
     
     
       6. The method of  claim 1 , wherein the composition is a cream or a lotion. 
     
     
       7. The method of  claim 1 , wherein the composition is a solution. 
     
     
       8. The method of  claim 1 , wherein the composition is anhydrous. 
     
     
       9. The method of  claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises 0.001% to 5%, weight, of the extract. 
     
     
       10. The method of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 (a) water; 
 (b) a chelating agent; 
 (c) a moisturizing agent; 
 (d) a preservative; and 
 (e) a thickening agent. 
 
     
     
       11. The method of  claim 1 , wherein the extract is an ethanolic extract. 
     
     
       12. The method of  claim 1 , wherein the composition further comprises at least 40% by weight of water.